Manchester, NJ Obituaries

Oscarine “Tootsie” (Nickens) Gibson entered eternal rest on October 22, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on April 11, 1931, in Lakewood, New Jersey, to the late Oscar Nickens and Viola Nash Lovin...

Debra Jean Earlin, a resident of Manchester, New Jersey, was born on June 4, 1956, and passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 69. A Celebration of Debra Jean's life will be held at a later da...

Paul D. Ott passed away on 11/04/25 at the age of 90. Paul was born at home on 01/01/1935 in Belleville and continued to live there where he met and married his wife of 68 years, Jackie (née Waits) Ot...

Eileen Mary Collins, beloved wife of 55 years to the late George Collins, and devoted mother of Kathleen, Eileen, and Denis, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Eileen was the cherished grand...

Michael Cochran, aged 76, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on December 11, 1948, Michael was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

Tamara Heimann, 89, of Lakewood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, following a long illness. Born on May 25, 1936, in Synelnykove, Ukraine, she came from generations of German settlers...

Josephine "Joan" Laurino, aged 88, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey. A visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, located at 3010 Ridgew...

Marie T. Flanagan, aged 86, passed away on October 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Scranton, PA, and grew up in the Mercer County, NJ, area. Marie worked as ...

Catherine Varsalona of Manchester, NJ passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Roscoe and Mary Conklin, Catherine lived a life centered on love...

Joan E. Ratajzcik, a compassionate and generous soul, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on December 4, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Joan was a true "Jersey girl," proud of he...

In loving memory of my beloved mother, Joan E. Coles who peacefully passed away on September 29, 2025. She was 86. Joan was a retired school teacher from Garwood, New jersey. She will be remembered fo...

Marie Elaine Tortoriello, born on January 25, 1937, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 88. A burial service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, located at 340 Ridge Rd, North ...

Bernadine "Betty" Poss, 87 of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at Whiting Gardens. Betty was born on January 19th, 1938 in ...

Frederick Pennacchio, 93, of Manchester Township, NJ, passed away on September 26, 2025, after a brief hospitalization. Born on July 11,1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Fred was very proud of his Italian herita...

Francis Robert van Fossen, age 64, of Jackson, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Maureen Winifred Horgan, age 93, of Wall Township, New Jersey passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Maureen was born in Cambridge,MA. She and her family moved to The Bronx, NY, where Maureen grew...

Phillip DePoalo, age 82 passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Born in New York City, NY, Phil grew up in Astoria, NY, as one of eight children. He an...

Kathleen Placek, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kathleen was born in Manayunk, PA, and lived there for several years before moving to Cranford, NJ and then ultimately s...

Jean Schuler, a longtime resident of Ortley Beach, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She found her greatest happiness in the simple moments spent with her family and friends....

Mary Elizabeth Miner, age 71, of Howell, New Jersey passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. A celebration of life for Mary will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Anderson ...

Willie Joe Parrish, lovingly known as “Joey” or “Big Will,” passed away at the age of 64, on August 23, 2025, in Manchester, New Jersey. Willie leaves behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and tran...

Gilda Theresa Alimonti Viggiano (“Jill” to her friends) died peacefully at the Pinnacle Plymouth Meeting on August 20. She lived a full and vibrant life through every one of her 92 years! Born on De...

Gertrude A Liljegren, age 89, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A visitation for Gertrude will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Anderson &...

Elsa B. Engel, age 95, of Brick Township, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. A special procession for Elsa will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Horizon ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Lucia Dibble. She was born April 3, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY to Leonardo LaPlaca and Giuseppe Sabatino where she lived with her older siste...

Raymond Phillip DeBonis, age 74, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.Cremation will be held privately followed by a celebration of life to held at a later day and time....

Walter “Pop” Stemmler, 87, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Sunrise of Jackson. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Walter was a huge Brooklyn Dodgers and ...

Mary Ann Erickson, 82 of Bayville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Mary Ann was born on May 3rd, 1943, in Elizabeth, NJ, to parents, Ralph and ...

Joseph P. Shaw aged 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family August 9, 2025. Born in Woodside NY to the son of an Irish immigrant from Co Derry Ireland, that Irish enclave of Woods...

In Loving Memory of Genevieve “Jenny” Riccio March 21, 1947-August 07, 2025 Genevieve “Jenny” Riccio,ag...

Allison Maria Ponzini, age 60, formerly of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Allison was a graduate of Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, NJ. ...

Arthur R. Lukshis, 79, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, in Neptune, NJ, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born in Newark on April 18th, 1946 to pa...

Louis (Lou) J. Erickson, 82, of Bayville,NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 1st, 2025, surrounded by his family. Lou was born on January 19th,1943, in New York City, NY, to parents, J...

Gertrud Cassese, age 70, of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Community Medical Center with loved ones by her side. Gertrud was born in Krefeld, Germany, moving to the ...

Robert M. Planz "Bob" 89 of Manchester Township, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday July 9th, 2025. Bob was born on June 23rd. 1936 in Hackensack , NJ. to parents John and Louise(nee Hook) Planz. ...

Tammy McCracken, age 64, of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Tammy was born in philadelphia, PA.

Armando Fernandez, age 89, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. A visitation for family and friends for Armando will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...

Joyce Ann Marlene Kokinchak passed away on July 2nd, 2025. Born on October 6, 1953 in Passaic, New Jersey, she was the only daughter to Bartholomew M. and Elaine E. Ficarra and older sister to three b...

Catherine L. “Lois” Weber, age 83, of Manchester, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in the Bronx, NY, and raised in Sayreville, Loi...

Ellen L Callanan, age 98, of Brick, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Lawrence F. Lau, age 81, a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Manchester, New Jersey, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Pinewald, New Jersey, ...

Dolores I. Wolff , age 88 of Jackson, NJ, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born and raised in Bronx, NY where she eventually met and marr...

Geneva J. LoCastro, age 98, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born in Highland Park, NJ and spent most of her life there before moving to Leisure Village West ...

John J. “Jack” Walter, Jr., 79, of Manchester, NJ passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 13, 2025. Jack was born on May 4, 1946, to John “Jack” Sr. and Mary Walter in Newark, NJ, where he atte...

Susan D. Cioffero, age 95, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Susan was predeceased by her husbands, August DeGiacomo and Ernie Cioffero. She is survived by her 3 sons, M...

Michael Vincent Benecchi, July 17, 1937 - May 29, 2025. Survived by his beloved wife, Joyce Benecchi, (nee Pomaco). His daughters Antonia (Toni) Benecchi and JoAnn Lon...

Eugene “Gene” McKenna, 80, of Sussex County, departed May 30, 2025. Mr. McKenna was a proud Irish-American, the 7th child of Joseph and Mildred (Ginley) McKenna of Harrison, New Jersey, where he and h...

William E Boyd, age 90, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later time and date. Condolences and tributes for the ...

Jacqueline Ethel Ott (née Waits) passed away peacefully at home on 5/22/25. She was 88 years old. Jackie was born in Newark & raised in Belleville, NJ to Jack & Ethel Waits. Jackie married Paul Ott ...

Tom Wilson, age 66 passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Tom was born in Brooklyn and lived in New Jersey for most of his life. He worked as a supervisor for Esposito Construction for several years. To...